1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc wr144 or 300

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Yellowfin, Dec 29, 2014.

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2013 Wr144 or 2013 wr300

2013 WR144 20 vote(s) 69.0%
2013 WR300 4 vote(s) 13.8%
2012 WR300 with 70 hrs new topend, Rekluse, Rad Guards ETC.. 1G less then new 5 vote(s) 17.2%
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  1. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I have to agree about the KTM 300. I rode a friend's XC also, and really thought it felt sluggish handling in the turns, yet not as stable in the straightaways as my WR 300.:love: My 300 still handles pretty quickly for me, even after riding the little WR. I love 'em both!
    Dirtdame, Jan 4, 2015
    #21
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  2. Idacurt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    hailey,ID
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 WB177
    Other Motorcycles:
    Scorpa 175
    I think it's all about fun and what you want out of riding.
    I enjoy the challenge of taking my 125 up trails that my friends are using 300's to get up and the look I get when I'm right on their fender the whole time,when I'm out front the nimbleness of the 125 really shines.For me the difference is with a 300 I'm always letting off the gas and braking while on the 125 I'm part of the bike constantly shifting gears and wringing the motor to keep the rpm's up which for me is pure fun,the 300 I'm bored,you can have them.
    Idacurt, Jan 4, 2015
    #22
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  3. DTX915 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx200 tt500 yz450 klx125


    Spot on ran two years of J-Day's ,Sr.C and Supper Sr., only the big sand hill climb in Monson gives me problems. Another rider tipped over or a large rock rolling down the hill forcing a line change will give it problems,just runs out of legs. Other than spare parts its a good bike,going to keep it as a spare for the next race season.
    DTX915, Jan 5, 2015
    #23

  4. rmumford Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR 125/144
    Interesting, I am going to do the same and keep the WR 144 as a spare after the snow run enduro. I found a screaming deal on a new 2013 TXC 250R, finally giving a 4 strke a shot. Rich
    rmumford, Jan 5, 2015
    #24

  5. ajaxauto Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    I have both but a 125 can do everything you want it to do In 2008 I won a National Hare and hound # 1 plate on a stock 125 against the over 50 expert class I also finished king of the moto and won Last dog standing on a 165
    I raced my 300 last year in the Hare and hounds and also did well but had to spend a lot of money on it to make it run as well as the 125 did If you can only have 1 bike go the little 125/144
    ajaxauto, Jan 5, 2015
    #25
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  6. DTX915 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx200 tt500 yz450 klx125
    The snow run in Stafford ? Almost come into my back yard.
    DTX915, Jan 5, 2015
    #26

  7. rmumford Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR 125/144
    Yes, Stafford, should be a good time if the snow is less than a foot! Last year was a survival run.
    rmumford, Jan 5, 2015
    #27

  8. DTX915 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx200 tt500 yz450 klx125
    No snow as of right now
    DTX915, Jan 5, 2015
    #28

  9. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    When I bought my leftover 09 WR250 in late 2010 I made a hard choice to go 250 instead of 125. If the 144 deal would have been available I would have jumped on it. I'm really happy with my 250 but I'm certain I'd be happier with a 144, I just don't want to go to the expense of starting over with a 144 now that I've set up my 250. I think I'd like the cr144 better than the wr and I've been hoping to get the funds to buy one used but there's been a few unexpected expenses that have prevented me from taking advantage of a couple of really good deals.
    lankydoug, Jan 5, 2015
    #29

  10. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Here's a whole other perspective. I've got aTE449 that I mostly play ride with but just entered and finished my first hare n hound. I will likely enter another 4-5 events this year but am already thinking about getting something lighter if I stay with racing. 250+ pounds that are kinda top heavy can be tough after a few hours. My old IT 200 feels like a toy in comparison.

    I was already looking up ads for 250/300 2 stroke bikes today just to get a feel for what a nice used one will run me. Flat out across the desert sounds like toasty piston territory on a tiddler, though I'm sure ajaxauto could likely wax me properly on his small bikes.
    Huskynoobee, Jan 28, 2015
    #30
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